City of Houston announces another gun buyback program
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was joined by several city officials including Houston PD Chief Troy Finner, to announce another gun buyback program as a means of curbing gun violence in the city.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's $6.2 billion budget includes pay hikes for all city employees
Mayor Turner's recent budget has achieved the largest fund balance in the city's history, ensuring financial stability and allowing for significant pay increases for municipal workers and police.
Houston charity groups prepare for surge in migrants as Title 42 ends
Ahead of Title 42 expiring on Thursday, local Houston area resources are preparing for migrant buses to arrive in the area.
TSU, Houston Airports partner to build Aviation Education Facility at Ellington Airport
The five-year agreement will provide TSU with a two-acre site including a 22,000 square foot hangar, aircraft apron, office, training and classroom space, and an above-ground aviation fuel tank.
Houston announces 17% decrease in street homelessness in 1 year, one of the biggest in city's history
The decrease is attributed to the successful partnership between the city, Harris County, and The Way Home, a homeless response system that consists of over 100 agencies and organizations.
Ramadan 2023: Mayor Turner to speak at 24th annual Houston Iftar dinner
More than 2,000 guests are expected to attend the annual Iftar dinner, where after Muslims have fasted from sunrise to sunset (abstaining from eating or drinking - yes, even water) will enjoy a lovely meal together.
Elected officials, school staff, parents, students vow to fight TEA takeover of Houston ISD
As far as some folks are concerned, the takeover of Houston ISD by the Texas Education Agency was a hostile one.
Houston ISD Takeover: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner reacts to announcement
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner shared his thoughts after TEA Commissioner Mike Morath told Houston lawmakers that the state would be taking over Houston ISD.
Riverside residents concerned about proposed conservation district ordinance
Neighbors gathered Wednesday night to make a plan of action on the proposal that's been passing through City administration fairly quickly.
Leaders gather to discuss looming HISD takeover with community members
Houston's leaders, community members, and students are anxiously awaiting the decision on whether TEA will step in and take over the Houston Independent School District.
Houston ISD parents, teachers nervous about possible TEA takeover
Thousands of parents, teachers and staff with Houston Independent School District are nervous tonight knowing the district could be under new leadership as early as next week.
Houston residents say neighborhood protection plans go too far
A crusade has reached Houston City Hall aimed at slowing down the rapid gentrification of several historically African American neighborhoods.



















